Nina R.
Nina R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $24 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Perceptive, diligent animal lover!
Over the past several years - including full-time in 2025 as a freelance petsitter - I have gained comprehensive experience caring for cats, dogs, and the occasional rat or lizard. I am particularly attuned to animal body language, which helps me provide the most affectionate and comfortable care possible for pets. I have a unique passion for senior animals - I owned a senior cat as a college student - but have sat pets ranging from a few months to 20+ years old for friends, family, neighbors, professional clients, and as a cat cafe volunteer. In addition to traditional feeding, cleaning, and walking tasks, I have experience administering ear ointment, oral medication, and diuresis.
Cat care experience
Nina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am flexible when entering your and your pet's home, and my priority is to ensure your cat or dog is as comfortable as possible as I introduce a new variable to their lives. I am respectful of home spaces and strive to maintain clean environments that do not disrupt pets' settings while allowing them ample space, stimulation, and entertainment. I look forward to being in open communication to learn the best plans for your pet and home.
Ratings and reviews
Nina did an excellent job caring for my cat while I was away on a short trip! I booked her for 4 days of 30-minute drop ins, which I’ve never done before, and felt very reassured when she immediately offered to have a quick call to go over logistics and specific needs/habits my cat has. She was very thorough in the descriptions of her visits and pictures. Should I need someone to watch my cat again, I definitely will rebook!
Prompt, generous, and very detailed!
Nina was very communicative and helpful with my cats! I am a sitter and it can be weirdly nerve racking to get care for your own cats, and Nina was great. She sent very detailed updates with photos and took care of some extra details.
Nina was great, she got our shy cat to come out and play with her immediately. Thank you so much!
Nina is wonderful! Made time to come meet our cat last minute and gave great updates. We were totally at ease with Nina taking care of our cat! Thank you!
Nina was super helpful watching my Smokey. I was already away and had a sitter cancel - so it was a huge relief having her help out. She was super responsive and sent many pics 🐱
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Schedule
I am transitioning to an in-person 9-5 role but have limited availability to sit for cats, dogs, or any other pet on weekday evenings (7pm-late) and all day weekends and holidays.